Nov 14 Watch 6:11 Why overuse of antibiotics is a massive, 'staggering' problem in health care A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that we are losing ground in the battle against so-called superbugs -- the harmful or deadly bacteria resistant to nearly all our antibiotic defenses. William Brangham talks to… Continue watching
Nov 13 Obamacare signups are down, but the marketplaces are still healthy By Laura Santhanam The future of the Affordable Care Act exchanges is murky, with enrollment down so far this year and their fate wrapped up in court. But the marketplace remains strong, analysts have found, despite efforts to undermine it. Continue reading
Nov 13 Superbug deaths in the U.S. decline, but the fight is far from over, experts warn By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press The decline is mainly attributed to an intense effort in hospitals to control the spread of particularly dangerous infections. Continue reading
Nov 11 Vaping-related lung transplant performed at Detroit hospital By Corey Williams, Associated Press The team of medical experts that performed the procedure believes it is "the first double lung transplant in the world for a patient whose lungs were irreparably damaged from vaping," the health system said in a news release Monday. Continue reading
Nov 08 Health officials identify 'strong culprit' in vaping illnesses By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press The compound — vitamin E acetate — was previously found in liquid from electronic cigarettes and other vaping devices used by many of those who got sick. Continue reading
Nov 08 Trump to pursue raising minimum age for buying e-cigarettes By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Trump told reporters his administration will release its final plans for restricting e-cigarettes next week but provided few other details. Continue reading
Nov 07 Watch 6:05 Amid roiling health care debate, the share of uninsured Americans is growing Health care is a top 2020 political issue. Democratic candidates are debating whether to build upon the Affordable Care Act, or 'Obamacare,' or replace it with Medicare for All. Meanwhile, President Trump wants to dismantle the ACA entirely. As millions… Continue watching
Nov 07 Watch 6:47 A father took an at-home DNA test. His son was then falsely accused of murder By William Brangham, Nsikan Akpan, Rhana Natour Genetic genealogy, the technique millions of people are using to learn about their family history, has now become a potent tool with which law enforcement can solve crimes. But the method has major privacy implications that are prompting some critics… Continue watching
Nov 07 Juul halts sales of top-selling e-cigarette flavor By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press The voluntary step comes days after new government research showed that Juul is the top brand among high schoolers who use e-cigarettes and that many prefer mint. Continue reading
Nov 06 Why mental health care deserts persist for U.S. children By Laura Santhanam This disparity emerged even though the profession has grown by 21 percent, according to a recent study published in the journal Pediatrics. Continue reading